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Kenyan firm JK Kibicho & Co Advocates promotes Maureen Cheruiyot to partner; Caroline Njari-Anyona and Susan Rigaga to Senior Associate
Founded in 1973 by pioneering indigenous lawyer and politician James Kareu Kibicho, JK Kibicho & Co is an internationally recognised firm with offices in Nairobi and Kerugoya Counties. To begin 2026, it has announced the promotion of Maureen Cheruiyot to partner, alongside two new Senior Associates.
Congratulations have flowed for talented Kenyan lawyers Maureen Cheruiyot, Caroline Njari-Anyona, and Susan Rigaga, who have each begun 2026 with promotion to more senior roles at highly regarded Kenyan law firm JK Kibicho & Co.
Cheruiyot, who the firm says has been an integral part of their business, and has “consistently demonstrated exceptional legal expertise, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to our clients and the firm’s values” has been made a partner.
Cheruiyot, who is also Head of Dispute Resolution and Data Protection, a certified professional mediator, and has an LLM in Cyberspace and the Law, joined JK Kibicho & Co six years ago, after starting her legal career as an intern at Muturi Mwangi & Co Associates, then working as an associate at Wainaina Ireri Advocates LLP.
Along with helping clients with dispute resolution, Cheruiyot has been instrumental in protecting the digital space in Kenya: conducting training; issuing legal alerts; advising businesses; offering mediation services on complaints filed on data protection breaches; representing the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
“This appointment is a recognition of her professionalism, leadership, and significant contribution to [our] continued growth and success,” says the firm, which was founded by pioneering indigenous lawyer James Kareu Kibicho in 1973, just a decade after Kenya became independent. “We are proud to welcome Ms Cheruiyot into the partnership and look forward to continued growth and success together.”
The Kenyan firm has also in January announced the “well-deserved promotion” of Caroline Njari-Anyona and Susan Rigaga to Senior Associates at JK Kibicho & Co.
Njari-Anyona, who also heads the firm’s Pupillage Programme, practices in family law and succession, employment and labour relations matters, and civil and commercial litigation. A law graduate of the University of Nairobi, with an MBA from KCA University, Njari-Anyona joined JK Kibicho & Co as an associate in late 2020.
Rigaga, who joined the firm as an associate in early 2021, has been involved in a wide range of civil, corporate and commercial, labour relations, administrative, and constitutional litigation both before the subordinate and superior courts.
“Your hard work, commitment to excellence, and teamwork continue to strengthen our practice,” said the firm of its two new senior associates. “We are proud of this milestone and wish you every success in your roles.”